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Took badly (5)

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stole

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'took' is the definition.
(stealing is a kind of taking)

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(Other definitions for stole that I've seen before include "Garment; took unlawfully" , "Item of clothing" , "Purloined; shawl" , "cover" , "Wrap or scarf" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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